Elk City Elementary School

We are celebrating a THANKFUL November at ECE! "I want to express my sincere appreciation for the invaluable assistance the office staff provides to our school. Your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond are essential to the successful functioning of our entire building. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. I am thankful for.... Mrs. Cloud's sweet nature. She is always polite and kind to others. Thank you for being a bright and smiling face for our students, parents, and visitors! Mrs. Easttom's thoughtfulness. Putting others before herself is the norm with Mrs. Easttom. Mrs. Kim Hamm's eagerness to help. Mrs. Hamm is always the first to volunteer for whatever anyone needs. Mrs. Patti Hind's organization. Her knowledge and efficiency in keeping the office in order is a life-saver. Mr. Monty Mayfield's attention to detail. He stays on top of all our building's needs, and our students absolutely love him! Mrs. Marty Meacham's willingness to assist wherever she is needed. She is flexible and calm-natured." -Mrs. Price Elk City Public Schools-Always Growing

Thank you, parents, students, and staff for nominating these outstanding Elk City Elementary staff members for our Making a Difference Award. Congratulations to Ms. Jami Brewer, Ms. Amy Busby, Mrs. Leslie Kennedy, and Mrs. Madison Hebert! Thank you for making a difference at Elk City Elementary! Want to nominate a staff member for next month? PreK-1st grade: https://forms.gle/TgoA5L2aetEdVUJW6 2nd-3rd: https://forms.gle/MEA2wxfp7AKMp8Zb7 Elk City Public Schools-Always Growing

Today we celebrated our Character Trait of the Month award winners during Rise and Shine. Our character trait focus for the month of November was GIVING. A special thank you to our local White Buffalo coffee shop. Each character trait recipient receives a goody bag filled with a free drink coupon and other goodies. Our students ❤️ this! Great to be in "The Brown & White

Mrs. Ellis's students tasted black and green olives today for letter Oo week! It's what we do. #lead #learn #grow

Vision screenings will start tomorrow and continue throughout the week at ECE. If your child currently wears glasses, please make sure he/she brings them to school. Thank you!

Elk City Elementary is THANKFUL for these second grade teachers. "I am thankful to work with such a great team who always like to have fun, I can learn new things from, they listen to and take on my crazy ideas, and who are always willing to take on extra tasks that are thrown at us! 🤍🤎" -Mrs. Simon "I’m thankful for the strengths that each of my teammates brings to the table. They have taught me so much!" - Mrs. Hebert "I’m thankful to have so many great teammates that keep things positive and help whenever things are needed." - Mrs. Kennedy "I'm thankful for how my team pulls together and helps out wherever needed." - Mrs. Garrison "I'm thankful for our shared commitment to our students and our continual growth as a team." -Ms. Lees "BEST team! 2nd Grade! Thankful for everyone working together!" -Ms. Busby "I am thankful for... Ms. Busby's instructional centers. Students are in charge of their learning; it's amazing to see her centers in action! Mrs. Garrison's cheerful attitude. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to try new things. Mrs. Goode's compassionate heart. She loves her students fiercely, and it is reciprocated. Mrs. Hebert's instructional strategies. Her lessons are creative, fun, and allows her students to think on higher levels. Ms. Lees' connection to students. She wants what is best for each of them. Mrs. Luttmer's calm presence. She creates a classroom environment that is full of care and kindness. Mrs. Simon's relationships with students. Her connection to her students is deep, and her students know she cares about them." -Mrs. Price

THANKFUL November "I’m thankful that my class continues to give me grace every day. They are so understanding and eager to learn. I don’t know how my heart continues to grow to fit the love I have for these kids. ❤️ " -Mrs. Horton

Fun Friday for Mrs. Skelton's class! It's what we do! #lead #learn #grow

Coach Stephens, ECHS boy's basketball coach took time out of his day to shoot some hoops with these Kindergartners! It’s what we do. #lead #learn #grow

Mrs. Cantu's class learned about Indian corn, and made a corn craft using Lego bricks. It's what we do! #lead #learn #grow

We are THANKFUL for our librarian, Mrs. Carpenter, who made it possible for many student to choose a book to keep! We are THANKFUL for a new swing set, coming soon! We are THANKFUL for a storage building to hold our tricycles and other outdoor toys. We are THANKFUL for a delicious meal from our cafeteria. Have a joyful Thanksgiving Break, dear families. We are THANKFUL for you! It’s what we do #lead #learn #grow

Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Ross's classes wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️🍁🍁❤️🦃

🦃🍁❤️🦃🍁❤️Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Ellis's and Mrs. Cantu's classes!

Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Gilliland's PreK class!

2D Shapes with Marshmallows!

Mrs. Hebert’s class had a blast playing musical chairs with their vocabulary words today! Elk City Public Schools - Always Growing

We are celebrating a THANKFUL November at ECE. "I am thankful for Ms. Lees and Mrs. Hebert’s classes because they always come in smiling and usually have a joke or two for me, making me laugh. 😊" -Coach Peffer It's What We Do #Lead #Learn #Grow

Help keep everyone healthy!! It's what we do. #lead #learn #grow

We are celebrating a THANKFUL November at ECE. "I am so thankful for this group of students that I have been blessed with this school year. Each students has an amazing ability to bring smiles and joy to all who are around them. They are also one of the most generous and kind-hearted groups I have taught. I'm thankful I get to come to school each day, and be surrounded by such a fantastic group of kiddos." -Mrs. Maureen Carnahan Great To Be In "The Brown & White"

Elk City Elementary is THANKFUL for these third grade teachers. "I am thankful for our friendship and ability to work together so well!" -Mrs. Jessica Peoples "I’m thankful that my team has accepted me with open arms and offered help and support any time I need it. 🧡 " -Mrs. Kayla Horton "I am thankful for... Ms. Brewer's ability to create a calm, inviting classroom environment for all of her students. Mrs. Carnahan's flexible seating and structure she offers her students. Mrs. Denton's creative lesson planning and teaching. Mrs. Horton's heart and the love she has for her students. Mrs. Peoples' ability to connect and build relationships with students. Mrs. Pollard's innovative instruction design and presentation. Mrs. Sanders' expertise of our state standards and what students need to know. Mrs. Tew's gift of questioning and activities she does with her students." -Mrs. Price Elk City Public Schools-Always Growing